Thursday, October 14

A long time ago I saw the cutest banner on someones sidebar. The old fashion silhouette caught my eye & with a click of my mouse I discovered Clarice & her Storybook Woods.

Her blog is like a journey to a simpler & more romantic time.

Together with her beautiful, fun daughters Chloe & Auberne', they bake lavender honey shortbread, do nature crafts & celebrate Tasha Tudor's birthday. I was thrilled & proud for Clarice when she announced her latest book a fictional tale titled Wren Bay.

Her story brings her beautiful blog to life through the eyes & experiences of a young Boston socialite named Wren Bay. At 19 young Wren marries Delvin & moves to his 200 acre dairy farm in Massachusetts. The newlyweds are soon separated by war, but Wren vows to use this time apart to turn Bay Farm into her dream home. The book is part novel, part cookbook as Clarice has incorporated wonderful recipes into each chapter.

I can't wait to try Jam Hand-Pies, Cider Cake & Orange Honey Ice. But for this post I decided on the simple Overnight Oat Cakes. Clarice suggested I add some nice chocolate or orange rind to the mix so I did, & they were absolutely delicious!!

You can read the first chapter of Wren Bay right here, or you can order a copy for yourself right here!

16 comments:

ohmygoodness girl!!!! I want some of those muffins!!!!!!!! Clarice's book looks so precious ~ I love that she combined a novel and cookbook in one....and the Poe tag is PERFECT! I love the oval shape ~ don't worry, you'll make it under the wire just like you always do!!! :) hugs and love, Dawn

Oh gosh Lisa, you are too kind. I wish you were here so I could hug you and cook for you. I love those muffins, they are sooooooooooo easy. Love yummy and easy. I hope you love Wren as much as I do. Thank you dear friend. love Clarice

that book looks realy lovely,-I have tryed to find some of them you showed in last post, without luck, but maybe they are out of production !Sweetie, your tag are gorgeus, love it,- and I`m sure you will be finished and prepared,- to much joy for all the lucky women ,that arrives to your workshop.They will have the most wonderfull time with you.Hope all went well yesterday?.Hugs, from me.Dorthe

Love this post and the book is so intriguing..novel with recipes. I'll have to read that first chapter tonight since I'm blogging instead of working the day job right now. Fortunately, I'm the boss (it is good to be Queen). lol Have a wonderful time teaching this weekend. I am going to make my way to an event in 2011!

Thanks, Lisa. This is good all around! I always forget the name of Clarice's blog and I had heard about her book and wondered if it was a life story...now I know it is mystery/cookbook. How nice to have Clarice stop in, too! You are right on top of things, Lisa. Too cool!

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